ON THE SCREEN

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 7, Issue 32, 10 December 1943, Page 4

ON THE SCREEN

REGENT

''Tarzan Triumphs, 7 ' first of a new scries of films produced by Sol Les-r sur and, starring Johnny Wcissmullcr, far surpasses its predecessors from the standpoint of thrills, romance. and human interest. A rousting reception is expected for this film when it makes its first New Zealand screenings at the Regent on Saturday and Monday next. 1.,n "Tar-; zan Triumphs," Weissmuller has two novel experiences. First he counters the dangers of modern warfare, and second.y he has a new leading liuly., lovely Frances Gilford, who portrays "Zandra," a beautiful jungle queen. She interprets the part with amazing ease and provides a particular eyeful for male audiences. Meeting with his usual jungle hazards. Tarzan gets an additional, taste of danger when he witnesses the invasion of his African realm by German parachute troopers. His first reaction is that of an isolationist, but it changes quickly when lie is persuaded by Zandra and his own son that such a policy does not pay. Climaxes are plentiful when Tarzan actually goes on the war-, path. The movie hits hard when he relates the simple words, ''Tarzan make war."

Ambulance on: Exhibition For the benefit of the general public the motor ambulance Avhicli is staffed and eared for by tlic local branch of the St. John Association will be on show in the town this evening. Members of the brigade will be in attendance to give any information Avhich may be sought regarding the. service.

Scout Break-up on Monday Members of the Whakatane Scottish and Citizens Scout troops will be observing their annual break-up night, on Monday 'evening, next in the Caledonian Hall. Parents and friends are cordially 'in.vited; and a programme of demonstrations and games has been drawn up. The Citizens Scouts and Cubs wi'.J actu-: ally be the. guests of the Scottish Scouts, who will be responsible for the. piping in and cutting up of a special Christmas jiud.ding.

Holiday Shop Work

The engagement of additional temporary staff for shops will be permitted for the. Christmas holidayperiod. The term of employment, it is explained, must be temporary, and engagements must terminate before the end of January. Employees must be married, women not normally available for full-time employment, or schoolgix*Js under 18 years of age. who will be returning to school or commencing at. a trainingcollege or university next year. plications for permission to employ such workers must be made to the district manpower o:icer in terms of the Restriction of Employment Order. Arrangements have, been or are being made by large, retail firms in Wellington to .supplement their shop staffs during December.